Delvaux Finally Makes Its US debut

Delvaux, the oldest fine leather luxury goods house in the entire world finally made its way to the United States this fall.

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Thanks to an exclusive partnership with Barneys New York, the most crazed handbag fans can finally get their hands on the holy grail of accessories. Each bag from the storied Belgium company, which just celebrated its 180th anniversary last year, is entirely hand crafted by a team of three artisans. Their six hands work the finest French leathers (from the same tanneries as Hermès) into classic, elegant shapes. It takes tens of hours to create each individual bag — from the leather, to the stitching, to the hardware, not a single detail's over looked.

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The Brillant alone, seen above, uses 64 different pieces of leather for every single bag. The ladylike shape speaks well to fall's trends but the craftsmanship ensures the bag will stand the test of time and makes it a worthwhile investment.

Each bag contains a card with a serial number bearing the signature of the lead craftsman and is guaranteed for life. In an industry where you're sometimes paying more for a name than actually quality, Delvaux goes against the grain. And soon, clients will be able to custom-order bags in an array of leathers and exotics.